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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 264.13 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 264.13 and 93.72 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 264.13 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/264.13 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 264.13 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 24,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,754.26/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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